International
Warner Bros inks three-year deal with Imax
MUMBAI: Warner Bros. has inked a long-running partnership with Imax with an agreement to release up to 20 films till 2013.
Announcing the pact, officials of Warner Bros. said the releases will consist of a mix of 2D and 3D titles. Some of the 3D films lined up for Imax venues include Legends of the Guardian: The Owls of Ga‘Hoole that is likely to release on 24 September 24, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 on 19 November, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part II on 15 July, 2011, Happy Feet 2 on 18 November, 2011 and The Hobbit that is to release in December 2012.
Said Warners domestic distribution president Dan Fellman, “Our track record with Imax has been incredible, and incorporating 3D into this collaborative effort will serve as the ultimate experience for our audiences.”
Imax‘ International distribution chief Veronika Kwan-Rubinek feels that Imax‘s continuing growth overseas means that “more and more audiences will have the opportunity to experience our films using this exciting format.”
Since 2003, Warners has released 25 films in the Imax format including 10 3D titles.
International
Russia-India cinematic spectacle Persimmon of My Love set for grand Moscow debut
Hindi cinema style musical revives Indo-Soviet cinema ties for today
MUMBAI: A new chapter in cross-border storytelling is set to unfold as Persimmon of My Love gears up for its premiere in Moscow on 1 April 2026, marking the first large-scale cinematic collaboration between Russia and India in decades.
Positioned as a modern nod to the cultural exchange that once brought Indian classics to Soviet audiences, the film blends Hindi cinema flair with Russian storytelling, aiming to rekindle a long-standing cinematic friendship.
Directed by Marius Weisberg, the musical comedy follows two brothers navigating a lively world of music, family and romance. The lead roles are played by Demis Karibidis and Mikhail Galustyan, with Karibidis also contributing as a screenwriter.
Shot entirely in India, the production leans heavily into Hindi cinema style spectacle. Filming took place across Mumbai studios and the cities of Udaipur and Jodhpur, whose architecture was used to create the fictional setting of Khurmada. A crew of over 350 worked on the project, with large-scale sequences featuring up to 1,000 extras.
The film also brings Indian creative talent into the mix. Dance sequences are choreographed by Jay Kumar, while music by Zurab Matua features songs in both Hindi and Russian, adding to its cross-cultural appeal.
Backed by TNT channel, MyWayStudio and the Russian Cinema Fund, the project reflects a broader push to strengthen cultural ties between the two countries.
With its mix of colour, comedy and cross-border collaboration, Persimmon of My Love is not just a film release but a reminder that cinema, much like music, travels well across borders.
